Quote: Th'Observer "When the Brigantes first came about with the colourful flags above the South Stand, the flag waving at the bottom and the banners in the crowd it was fantastic. It was the best atmosphere we had probably ever seen at the DW. Okay, it still wasn't outstanding but it was so much better than nothing.
A club within a club? You seriously need to get over yourselves with that attitude. Some Wigan fans pi$$ and moan about the lack of atmosphere yet condemned one of the best things for generating atmosphere in what was basically a "fans movement".
It is a shame that some morons got involved and spoiled it to a certain extent but I honestly don't see why the movement couldn't have continued to exist despite that.
The people running the original Brigantes with the flags and scarves were clearly sensible and knowledgeable people who are passionate about the club and did all they could in their spare time to have meetings and generate ideas. I thought it was bloody marvellous and before anyone says, no, I wasn't a part of the movement but I admired it from my seat in the East Stand.
It was great and it inspired things like the "Fat Dogs" at Bradford. For a brief spell it became the envy of many fans of opposition Super League clubs based on what was going on at both home and away matches. I'd love to see it return. The movement should be resurrected.
For those who don't like the Brigantes, for those who don't like the drum but continue to moan about the poor atmosphere. What is it that you exactly want? Besides moaning consistently about anything. If you don't like noise, don't go to an event which consistently sees 11,000+ people attend.
Stay at home, draw your curtains and be an armchair fan in the comfort of your own silence.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank those who take their time to put up the flags at the top of the South Stand. It's the one bit of residue left from a really positive and vibrant movement created by the fans.'"
Absolutely spot on.
If just 10% of our ‘fans’ put in half the amount of thankless effort (to actually take the time to organise meetings, make flags, banners etc..,), noise, and passion that the Brigantes managed to put into the club, we wouldn’t have a problem with a lack of atmosphere.
To borrow & amend a line from JFK ,“Ask not what your club can do for you, ask what you can do for your club“.
I would also add my thanks to the fans still who take the time and effort to put up the flags in the South stand. Yet something else most fans just take for granted & man about when they aren't there. Was pleasantly surprised and amazed to hear a couple of chants starting in the East Stand last night - It can be done!
